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This graph shows the distribution of households in the United States from 1990 to 2016, by type. In 2014, about 27.7 percent of all households were one person households.
Percentage of households in the U.S. from 1990 to 2016, by type
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| Husband-wife households | Female householder, no spouse present | Male householder, no spouse present | One person households | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 55.2% | 11.6% | 3.4% | 24.6% |
| 2000 | 51.7% | 12.2% | 4.2% | 25.8% |
| 2010 | 48.4% | 13.1% | 5% | 26.7% |
| 2013 | 48.3% | 12.6% | 5% | 27.4% |
| 2014 | 48.39% | 12.51% | 5.12% | 27.74% |
| 2015 | 48.16% | 12.48% | 4.95% | 27.98% |
| 2016 | 47.89% | 12.42% | 5.02% | 28.12% |
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